11 of us held a wrap party for a job that’s been haunting us this past year at Osteria La buca. Someone regard this place as THE best Italian restaurant in LA. The space is very small (the walls are filled with Italian film stills and icons) so our party basically took up half of […]
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Pizzeria Mozza (highland)
By Joan in 07: Mid-Wilshire, Favorite Food EntriesSquash blossoms with burrata & tomato, if not the best, possibly the tastiest pizza I’ve ever had? The burrata is so fresh and melt in your mouth. Funghi misti, Fontina, Taleggio & thyme, 2nd tastest pizza so far? Prosciutto di Parma, Rucola & mozzarella and Fennel Sausage, panna & red onion. Their taste is up […]
Kum Da Rae noodle restaurant
By Joan in 07: Mid-WilshireJon and I walk around the Korea town neighbourhood one night and found this very downhome place that’s walking distance from my condo. The space is small and its downhome-ness is enchanced by the TV monitor on the wall that’s playing old 90s Korean soap drama. The owner lady and waitress were both very friendly […]
Tags: Korean
Cube at Divine Pasta Co. (La Brea)
By Joan in 09: Weho, Favorite Food EntriesBack to Cube with several co-workers. This time we all stick with Pastas. Fettuccine with turkey Bolognese, Papperdelle with porcini mushroom sauce, Arugula Salad with gorgonzola & walnuts. The Lobster Rivioli is absolutely tasty! I forgot what the other two riviolis were, everyone loves his/her dishes nonethless. Cube’s home-made pasta just tasted so fresh and […]
Tags: Cheese, fashionable, Pasta, Salad
Angelino Heights Carroll Ave
By Joan in CollectionAngelino Heights is a historic landmark neighbourhood located between Echo Park and China town. It’s a surprise to find such a beautiful neighbourhood among the usual ghetto-ish Echo Park. There are lots of amazing victorian houses, especially on Carroll Avenue. The area looks more like San Francisco then LA. Some houses are well presesrved while […]




